Originally Posted by knighthawks97
also, according to those conditions, it doesn't really actually state if an award stay counts for stay credit, or if it doesn't. have you had them (award stays) count in the past?
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Yes, award stays count for stay credit (for the purpose of status, not typically for promos). From the T&Cs (bolded emphasis is mine):
14. Points and airline frequent-flyer mileage credit may not be earned when redeeming an HHonors Reward, frequent-flyer award, awards of travel Partners or other promotional offerings using discount or free certificates, unless otherwise stated on the Certificate. When redeeming an HHonors reward, the member may earn points for incidental charges for the stay at Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hilton Garden Inn®, and Hilton Grand Vacation Club®. Effective March 1, 2006, members can earn HHonors points for incidental charges made during stays at Scandic hotels. Reward stays at all HHonors hotels will count towards VIP tier qualification. However, night credits may not be earned. Members will not earn airline frequent-flyer mileage credit for HHonors hotel reward stays.
Mike